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Institutional Accreditation

ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist and doctorate degrees. ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404.679.4500, or by using information available on . Normal inquiries such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational ÑÇÖÞɫͼs, etc., should be addressed directly to ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University.

Reaffirmation letter from SACSCOC, January 3, 2015

Degree Granting Authority

ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University is officially recognized as a state university in the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Revised Statutes (KRS) 164.290. By the authority vested in the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) by the Commonwealth of Kentucky (KRS 164.295), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University has the authority to grant the following degrees within the Commonwealth: 

• Associate: Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.)

• Baccalaureate: ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Arts (B.A.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Arts in Business (B.A.B.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Integrated Studies (B.I.S.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Music (B.M.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Science (B.S.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Science in Business (B.S.B.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.), ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) and ÑÇÖÞɫͼ of Social Work (B.S.W.)

• Master’s: Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Arts in Education (M.A.Ed.), Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), Master of Music Education (M.M.E.), Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Science in Athletic Training (M.S.A.T.) and Master of Science in Information Systems (M.S.I.S.)

• Specialist: Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)

• Doctorate: Doctor of Arts (D.A.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.)

• Certificate: ÑÇÖÞɫͼ State University offers undergraduate and graduate certificate ÑÇÖÞɫͼs. Please see the certificate page or academic bulletin for all certificate ÑÇÖÞɫͼs available.

Resources

Academic Bulletins

• See Preface of current academic bulletin for a list of professional accreditations.

• See Academic Degrees and Programs for a list all degrees offered.

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